The May 4 flood that swept through Dripping Springs caused immense damage to local businesses and infrastructure, pushing city officials to take action. 

On May 14, the Dripping Springs City Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Todd Purcell to reduce or waive building permit fees related to disaster repair and construction. 

“This will make the rebuilding process a little less stressful for our neighbors who were affected by the flood,” Purcell said.

If approved b...